Register for Dissertation Hours
Students must register for STM X99R the first semester that you register for dissertation hours. The next semester, and all other semesters, students register for STM X99W. The X indicates the number of hours for which a student enrolls. For example, STM 399R equals three hours of the first semester of dissertation, 699R equals six hours, and 999R equals nine hours. Students will register for STM 399W, 699W, or 999W for the second semester of dissertation, and all other semesters thereafter.
Dissertation Proposal
All students are required to write a dissertation proposal and to submit it to their committee one week prior to a public discussion. The Graduate Coordinator will post notice of the meeting and email copies to STEM faculty and students. A public discussion will be held to provide feedback and suggestions on the proposal.
Oral Defense
All students are required to complete an oral defense of their dissertation to the satisfaction of their committee. Dissertation Committee Members need at least one week to review the dissertation before the oral defense. At least 3 Committee Members must participate the Defense; virtual participation, for ex., via Skype, is acceptable.
More information can be found in the Graduate Catalog.
Students should review the Deadlines and Submission Instructions for Graduation that need to be followed during the graduating semester.
The student's doctoral program is complete upon a successful defense of the dissertation.
